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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Jesus (ranked 2466 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Mabel Greene (ranked 342 p4p, 509 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Space Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mabel Greene!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus has Greene up against the cage in a clinch.
Greene has Jesus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Greene pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jesus tumbling to the mat - Greene dives into Jesus's guard.
Greene postures up in Jesus's guard and throws a big left but Jesus blocks it.
Greene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jesus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Jesus's legs - danger averted.
Greene is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.
Greene is fighting to break Jesus's control of his arms but Jesus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Jesus is keeping the position.
Greene is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greene throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jesus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jesus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jesus!
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Jesus keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene gets back to half guard.
Jesus seems to be looking for submissions.
Jesus prevents Greene from standing back up.
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jesus wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
Jesus prevents Greene from improving his position.
Jesus trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jesus trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Greene tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Jesus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Greene is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Space Jesus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaharo Xan (ranked 2336 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Ganny Kogir (ranked 327 p4p, 400 weight class). Xan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ARIGA TCHAN. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaharo Xan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganny Kogir!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogir slips a jab from Xan.
Xan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kogir doesn't seem bothered though.
Kogir swats away the attempt to clinch by Xan.
Kogir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kogir throws out a counter right but Xan avoids it with no problem.
Xan scores with a punch to the head.
Xan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kogir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kogir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xan throws a jab when Kogir was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kogir counters with a stiff right hand.
Kogir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xan, as that shot connected.
Xan misses with a straight right.
Kogir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kogir counters with a stiff right hand.
Kogir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogir throws out a counter right but Xan avoids it with no problem.
Xan tries to clinch up but Kogir circles away and keeps his distance.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Xan misses the target.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Xan misses.
Xan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xan wants to clinch
and Kogir counters with a nice uppercut.
Kogir slips a jab from Xan.
Xan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kogir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xan lands a jab to the head.
Kogir keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Kogir misses.
Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amaharo Xan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kogir.
Kogir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xan throws a hook to the side of Kogir's head but Kogir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Xan backs off Kogir throws a huge counter combo but Xan manages to avoid it all.
Xan looks to land a right hand but Kogir moved out of range.
Kogir lunges at Xan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xan's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kogir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kogir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xan misses with a body shot.
Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kogir might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kogir momentarily.
Xan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xan.
Xan throwing a counter right hand but Kogir manages to avoid it.
Kogir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xan.
Kogir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xan misses the jab.
Xan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kogir! But no joy.
Xan misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Kogir finds it's target.
Xan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kogir off the cage and back into range.
Xan throws out a loose jab but Kogir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kogir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kogir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xan misses with a body shot
and Xan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xan misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kogir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kogir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Xan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xan digs a good hook to Kogir's body.
Xan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kogir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xan throws a hook to the side of Kogir's head but Kogir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Kogir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xan closes the distance but Kogir moves to the side
and Kogir counters with a nice uppercut.
Xan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xan moves into the clinch.
Xan is trying to pull guard but Kogir has him pressed against the cage.
Kogir lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Xan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amaharo Xan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kogir.
A nice side step and Kogir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kogir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xan with a body shot.
A big left from Kogir misses.
Xan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xan clinches.
Kogir tries to break free but Xan pushes him back against the cage.
Kogir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogir.
Xan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan has a couple of punches blocked by Kogir.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Xan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xan working aggressively here.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Xan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kogir can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogir.
Kogir tries to work over Xan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kogir tries to throw a body punch but Xan avoids it by throwing Kogir back against the cage.
Xan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kogir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kogir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xan.
Kogir looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Kogir.
Xan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogir.
Kogir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xan's elbow.
Xan misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xan misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kogir.
Xan tries to throw a body punch but Kogir avoids it by throwing Xan back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kogir.
Amaharo Xan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xan pulls Kogir into guard.
Kogir postures up.
Xan is pulling down on Kogir's head to control his posture.
Kogir preventing the sweep.
Kogir has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Xan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kogir is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Xan pulls down on the head and he's put Kogir to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amaharo Xan!
After the fight, Amaharo Xan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mogens Pedersen (ranked 3549 p4p, 2369 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 475 p4p, 331 weight class). Oliva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mogens Pedersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Oliva. No joy for Pedersen on that attempt.
Pedersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pedersen checks a leg kick.
Oliva closes the distance and clinches.
Pedersen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oliva after a bit of a struggle.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pedersen is breathing heavily.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Pedersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oliva digs a right hand underneath Pedersen's ribcage. Pedersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oliva lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Oliva scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Oliva.
Pedersen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Pedersen is rocked!
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedersen backwards.
Oh Pedersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pedersen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pedersen drops to his knees and Oliva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Janssen (ranked 2871 p4p, 2878 weight class) and Franko Getaldic (ranked 382 p4p, 383 weight class). Wesley Janssen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franko Getaldic!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janssen shoots in but no luck this time.
Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Getaldic tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Getaldic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Janssen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Getaldic leaves Janssen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Janssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Janssen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Janssen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Janssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Janssen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getaldic trying to control here.
Janssen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Getaldic defending well though.
Ground and pound from Janssen.
Getaldic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Janssen.
Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janssen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Getaldic has hold of Janssen's hands but Janssen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getaldic is refusing to be controlled, as Janssen sits in half guard.
Getaldic is trying to get back to full guard.
Janssen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Getaldic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janssen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Janssen is trying to control. Getaldic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Janssen there.
 Getaldic is rocked!
Janssen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Getaldic is hurt! He's hurt bad - Janssen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Getaldic from any more punishment! Congratulations to Janssen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 1885 p4p, 3539 weight class) and Johnny Saigon (ranked 268 p4p, 473 weight class). Saigon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Run through the jungle. Johnny Saigon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Saigon!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saigon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lachmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann is working for a kimura but Saigon is defending it quite comfortably.
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saigon is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Saigon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon gets full guard.
Lachmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saigon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lachmann, into his guard.
Lachmann is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Saigon has his hands clasped together but Lachmann extends and breaks Saigon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lachmann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 1922 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Pedro Phillips (ranked 118 p4p, 152 weight class). Masters's entrance music is Enter the Sandman. A fine choice. Pedro Phillips will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters fails with the takedown.
Phillips changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
That kick from Phillips tenderised Masters's leg. Masters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Masters throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Masters takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pedro Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Masters.
Phillips throws a head kick that half lands.
Phillips connects with a high kick.
Masters is rocked!
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Phillips tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Masters seems to have got his legs back now.
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
Masters tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Phillips feints the counter takedown.
Masters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Masters is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masters stops Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Phillips trying to control but Masters postures up.
Masters passes to side control.
Masters postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Phillips is defending well.
Masters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
I wouldn't like to be where Phillips is right now.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Masters trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masters is working for a guillotine from mount but Phillips frees his head quite easily.
Masters looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masters moves to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phillips smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phillips scores with a head kick. Masters tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phillips throws out a powerful jab.
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phillips sprawls well initially but Masters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Masters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is positioning himself well to prevent Masters advancing to mount.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
Phillips is trying to maintain the position but Masters is very close to passing his half guard.
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Masters.
Masters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masters is stalling here. Phillips is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Masters seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Phillips has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've been informed that Phillips has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Phillips tries to stand but Masters is controlling his head.
Masters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masters tries to get out of the position.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phillips tries to stand but Masters is controlling his head.
Millard Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working away.
Phillips tries to stand but Masters is controlling his head.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masters is trying to get back to half guard.
Phillips wants to stand but Masters has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Phillips is fighting to break Masters's control of his arms but Masters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masters is working an open guard so Phillips takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masters feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Masters is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Masters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Masters persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.
Masters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Millard Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Phillips there.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masters off to one side.
Masters avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masters somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips drives through and clinches with Masters against the cage.
Phillips with a knee to the head.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Masters.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Phillips throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Masters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phillips.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Phillips throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masters's head backwards.
Masters throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Phillips leaves Masters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phillips lands a head kick. Masters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Phillips tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pedro Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters throws a low kick but Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phillips's guard.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters stops Phillips from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters preventing the sweep.
Phillips is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Masters isn't so interested in that idea.
Phillips looking to control.
Masters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phillips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masters has Phillips in his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masters is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Phillips!
As Pedro Phillips got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: gracias a las personas que me apoyan los amo a todos.'.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Diaz (ranked 923 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Daron Acemoglu (ranked 147 p4p, 353 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by The Stockton Slap Song. Nolan Diaz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nolan Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daron Acemoglu!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Acemoglu counters with a takedown into side control.
Acemoglu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Acemoglu landing strikes.
Acemoglu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Acemoglu working the body and head with strikes.
Acemoglu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Acemoglu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acemoglu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz prevents Acemoglu from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acemoglu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz regains half guard.
Acemoglu working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acemoglu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Acemoglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Acemoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Acemoglu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acemoglu lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has hold of Acemoglu's hands but Acemoglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Acemoglu wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Acemoglu jumps into side control!
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Acemoglu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acemoglu is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound from side control.
Acemoglu cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Acemoglu grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is not content to let Acemoglu control the position.
Acemoglu is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Acemoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acemoglu moves away.
Acemoglu misses with a body punch
and Acemoglu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acemoglu misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Acemoglu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Acemoglu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Acemoglu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Acemoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acemoglu is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz has his foot on Acemoglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acemoglu works his way back into a safe position though.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Acemoglu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
Acemoglu works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Acemoglu defends easily.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acemoglu is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Acemoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Acemoglu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acemoglus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Acemoglu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu staying calm.
Acemoglu lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz tries to bench press Acemoglu off him but Acemoglu keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acemoglu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Diaz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Acemoglu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 1056 p4p, 2057 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 141 p4p, 261 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frank Dux was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Dux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Diesel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diesel gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Dux jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dux wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dux is rocked!
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux seems to have recovered his senses.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Dux looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Dux! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
A very excited looking Kranckx Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needle Dick (ranked 704 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 88 p4p, 197 weight class). Ricky Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Needle Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick blocks the body kick.
Dick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dick tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dick is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson working Dick over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dick is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Dick dodges it nicely.
Dick trying to control here.
Dick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dick tries to get out of the position.
Dick moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Dick blocks nicely.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dick is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Dick's brow.
Dick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Dick blocks nicely.
Thompson trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dick has wrist control.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dick also avoids with ease.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dick defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dick prevents the takedown attempt.
Needle Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dick after a bit of a struggle.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Dick - that landed with a thud.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick lands an uppercut.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Dick lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Good body shot from Dick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Dick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick lands an uppercut.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dick works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Dick.
A short right from Dick.
Dick cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Needle Dick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dick finish him?
Dick lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Dick.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Dick tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dick works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Dick.
Dick lands with a right to the head.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dick.
Dick is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dick presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick lands a body punch.
Dick scores with a shoulder strike.
Dick gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick dips a shoulder and cracks Thompson with a mighty uppercut! Thompson falls back against the cage and Dick unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thompson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dick screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 285 p4p, 1108 weight class) and Maurice Tillet (ranked 45 p4p, 165 weight class). Maurice Tillet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maurice Tillet!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalashaska misses with a combination
and Tillet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shalashaska tries to get to full guard but Tillet has control of the leg.
Tillet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tillet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shalashaska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tillet pulls his head out easily.
Shalashaska is looking for a sweep. Tillet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalashaska is staying active underneath Tillet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shalashaska taking some punishment here, with Tillet in his half guard.
Tillet lands strikes from half guard.
Tillet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shalashaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska wants to get back to full guard.
Shalashaska trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Tillet.
Tillet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska tries to roll over but Tillet keeps him under control.
Tillet controlling the pace.
Tillet is looking to take a break and control but Shalashaska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shalashaska wants to sweep but Tillet has passed to side control!
Shalashaska takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet cracks Shalashaska with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shalashaska manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tillet's best efforts.
Tillet lands with a punch from half guard.
Shalashaska is rocked!
Tillet is keen to just control but Shalashaska is a slippery customer.
Oh Shalashaska is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tillet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shalashaska with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shalashaska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tillet is aware though and is defending well.
Shalashaska seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet working some strikes from top position.
Tillet controlling from the top position.
Tillet stands up over Shalashaska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shalashaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tillet defends well.
Tillet landing with the ground and pound.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tillet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
Shalashaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalashaska keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shalashaska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Tillet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tillet is trying to maintain the position but Shalashaska is very close to passing his half guard.
Tillet wants to get back to full guard but Shalashaska has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska prevents Tillet from getting the reversal.
Tillet bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tillet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shalashaska throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tillet escapes and throws Shalashaska's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska can't do much from the bottom here.
Tillet is chipping away with strikes.
Tillet creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tillet crunches a massive hammerfist down on Shalashaska - he's out! Tillet Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet!
Maurice Tillet is the new welterweight champion!
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